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VOL. XXVI.
RALEIGH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1891.
NO. 58
OTA new safe for Bale cheap Ap- J
JlJ Hli IUIO vuivvi
Fur Sale.
We have two f eta of twenty five
volumes each, of the Cth Edinburg
edition of the great Encyclopedia
Brittannica which we will sell at two
thirds the publisher's price for the
next ten pays. This is an opportu
nity of a life time. 8ee advertise
ment and discription in this Issue
Call at the Visitor office and exam
ine them.
NEWS BOTES ABOUT THE CITY.
What Our Feporters 8' e and
Hear ortb Giving to Our
Readers News in Brief.
Last day of 1891.
Now for new resolutions.
Receptions will be the order of the
day tomorrow.
Who wants to watch the old year,
out, and the new year in ?
The old year gees out with most
delightful weather.
Tomorrow is another legal holiday,
and the banks will be closed.
Several of our city physicians are
sick.
Leap year is at hard and it is said
that the ladies have the peculiar
privilege of proposing.
"The Enchanted Barrel" at Metre
politan Hull tonight for the benelit of
St. John's Hospital.
The sheriff say s that peop'-e ar
slower than he ever knew them in
paying taxes.
Mayor Backer continues to hive a
most quiet time Scarcely a case of
importance comes before him in re
cent days.
Wake Superior Court for the triwl
of eriminol cases commences next
Monday week with Judge Connor
presiding.
Hnder a resolution of the Stat
Farmers Alliance at its last session
tomorrow is set a pert for the farmers
as a day of thanksgiving and pray er
Chief of Police Heartt return
safe and sound from New York las
evening having in charge the mgr.
Ernest Jons, who made his escape
from the jail here sometime since.
We are pleased to learn that the
loss by the fire at the Experimental
farm will tot be a large as had been
expected. It will not exceed $1,000,
with. an insurance of $453.,
There will be an entertainment
given in tiie chape! of the Institution
for the deaf and dumb and the blind
tonight, to which the public are in
vited.
A prominent physician said today,
that while the grippe had been wide
spread in Raleigh, the disease had
for the most, part been of the milder
type. We are thankful for small
favors in such a disagreeable line.
There will be a called meeting of
W. G. Hill Lodge, No. 218, this even
ing at 7:?0 o'clock for work in the
first degree. Members of sister lodges
cordially invited. A large attendance
requested.
We learn that much building is
contracted for in Raleigh during the
coming year, and that in many cases
the houses will be suitable for small
families. This is all right. There is
great need for them
There is a very pleasant rumor on
the streets today, to the effect that
the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
Company will be enabl d perhaps
during the coming month to reinstate
several of the employees recently sus
pended. We sincerely hope it may
turn out true
They do say that stVeral new as
piring Richmonds are trimming their
sails for the congressional nomina
tion in this district. We make men
tion of the matter in the strictest
neutrality "with malice toward none,
and charity for all."
Don't forget the "Enchanted Bar
rel" at Metropolitan Hall tonight. It
will be exceedingly funny.
Mr. A. Dughi went up to Durham
to cater for a reception there to night.
It will be well done and' no mistake.
Sol Haas the t r i tic manager of the
R. & D. system, predicts a big year
for the southern railroads in 1893.
Rev. Dr. J. Presley Barrett left yes
terday with his family for Norfolk,
Va , where he takes charge of a
church.
The portrait of Gen. Wni Gaston
Lewis is a very interesting addition
to our State Library He was a dis
tinguished soldier of the war between
the States.
Caraleigh mills are looming up in
fine proportions. Soon the hum of
busy industry will be heard in that
vicinity.
The next General Assemlly should
by all means adopt the suggestion of
Dr. Woods for the establishment of
an infirmary in connection with the
Insane Asylum, if such authirityis
needed.
There are no definite plans so far
for the celebration of Raleigh's cen
Wiuial next year, although rumor
has it that our city fathers will take
some steps soon in the premises. The
proposition seems to be to hold it iu
the fall of 1893.
During the past year Durham has
averrged over $50,000 per month in
the way of Internal Revenue to the
General Government. This should
surely entitle our neighbor to a first
class public building, and we hope
she will get it in quick time.
The unveiling of a statue of Sir
Walter Raleigh, would be a fitting
event tor the centennial celebration
next y ear. It would well grace Nash
Square, and would be an interesting
sight to the stranger as he alights
from the train at our new Union
Depot. Let us all agitate this matter,
and maybe many will live to see it
consummated.
Unless there be soma other re
sources for North Carolina to be re
presented a t the World's Pair in Citi
es go, except Brush as can be furnished
by our Agricultural Society, we fear
that we must come up lucking in a
proper light at the big show. Let us
hope that a united effort will soon be
made to raise such a fund as North
Carolinians will be proud of.
The Wilmington Swindler.
At the preliminary examination of
Juo. C. Davis, the Wilmington cul
prit, last Tuesday-his counsel waived
an examination, and he was required
to give bond of 170 for his appear
ance on the first Monday in next
month at the criminal court of New
Hanover. He failed to give Lail and
w?s recommitted to jail. Col. T. W.
Strange is his counsel. There will be
numerous indictments against him.
Post OiBce Notice.
To morrow being a legal holiday
there will be no money order or
registered letter business transacted
at the post office.
The general delivery will be open
from 9 to 10 a. m and from 3 to 4 p m.
The letter carriers will make no de
liveries or collections, but will serve
their patrons at their window from 3
to 4 p m.
Personal iMeutioo.,
Mrs Keutur is quite sick ovi south
West street.
Mr. Henry M Cowan has returned
from a visit to Pittsboro.
Miss Annie Ramsay, of Durham, is
in the city.
Rev. Dr. L L Nash left today with
his family ft r Wilmington.
The many mends of Hon Edwin
G Reade will be glad to learn that he
has regained his usual health after a
severe attack of the grippe.
Rev. J. N. Cole and family arrived
in the city to day from Wilson.
Died.
Yesterday at 1?:30 o'clock at the
residence of the parents 118, West
JoneB street, Susie Rivera, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Briukley. :ihe funer.d was held at
the residence, this afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Ou Monday Next.
We will Bell all ourCheinlle curtains
Portieraat ($5.75) five dollars and sev
enty five cents a pair. These are our
$8 00 and lOdollar curtains. M-n,'lTy
the day, $5 75 a pir. At,
Mv IN DELL'S.
Hardware, &c.
Public Charities.
For the past two days tl) Boarc4 of
Public Charities have heid import
ant meetings in this city. Much bus
iness has been disposed of and the
annual report of th commission was
presented by the secretary and adopt
ed. It contains nearly two hundred
pages and embraces a great amount
of useful information. .
Dr. Wood, Superintendent of the
Insane Asylum appeared before the
board . and made an appeal for the
erection of an infirmary to be devoted
to acute diseases.
A list of Confederate "eterans now
in "Homes" or poor houses, with
rank, company, regiment, county,
and if pensioned or not, was read.
Statistics were exhibited of the
children now in county homes, ex
posed to the demoralization of Buch
life, and absolutely found upon in
vestigation to have been born in the
poor house.
So far as its present powers extend
the board will take active measures
in behalf of its objects of charity, and
will also recommend to the General
Assembly plans for the correction of
evils, with the least practicable ex
pense. Before the adjournment of the
board for the current year, a plea-ant
surprise awaited the secretary.
The following resolutions were
spread on the minutes:
Whereas, By the arduous labors of
the secretary, Capt. C. B. Denson.the
Commissioners of Pubiic Charities
are iu possession of a vast amount of
valuable statistical information of
the workings of the charitable and
penal institutions of the State; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Board of Commissioners are due and
are hereby tendered to Capt. C. B.
Denson, for his efficient services as
secretary of this board.
On motion, after routine business
was considered, the board adjourned
Death of Mr John lir;ig.
This gentleman died last night at
7:30 o'clock at his home iu Wilming
ton, aged about FQ years Mr. Brajrg
ws the oldest son of the late Gov.
Thos. Bragg and spent muc . of his
life iu this city. For a long series of
yei.'.rs he had been Associated Press
operator in the office of the Western
Union Telegraph Company in Wil
mington, and was considered one of
the most efficient operators in the
service. Fl was a brother in law of
Chief of Police, Maj. C. D. Heartt,
and had many connections in Vir
ginia and North Carolina.
The remaius arrive 1 h re today on
the 1:58 train fron the east, and were
escorted to the residence of Maj C.
D. Heartt from whence they were
conveyed to Christ Church. The f u
neral services took place at 4:30
o'clock this afternoon, and were at
tended by a large crowd of sorrowing
relatives and friends.
One Cent To-morrow.
Our special s tie of ladies felt hats
at one cent each comes off on tomor
row, January first at
D. T. Swindell's.
Fine lot of fresh fruit, oranges,
lemons, bananas, &c, just received at
A. Dughi's.
Maurice Flynn.
Ask for Maurice flynn's ladies $2
shoes. Thev look and will wear as
well as any $3 50 shoe in the market
Every pair warranted.
Norkis' Dry Goods Stork.
Hathaway, Soule & Harrington
We are agents for Hathaway , Soule
& Harrington's gents fine handmade
shoes. All the new shapes in patent
leather, calf, dongoU and kangaroo.
Every pair warranted.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
...
$1 50 Shoes.
Ask for our ladies $1.0 buttoned
shoes They look as well as a $2 shoe
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
Mill & Greene.
Ask for Hill & Greene's "Little
Giant" school shoes. They are the
best made in the United States.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
Children's Fine Shoes.
Our line of misses and children's
fine shoes cannot be excelled In this
country.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
15. F. Iteed.
We are agents for E. P. Reed's la
dies fine shoes. Every pair warrant
ed to wear.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
Allen die Marvin.
We are agents for Allen & Marvin's
ladles flue shoes Every pair war
ranted Norris' Dry Goods 8tore.
Rafle at McRae's to night.
J. P. Dahlborn, the sign painter,
can be called on or addressed at his
office, 109 Fayetteville st. He guar
an tees the finest sign work in the
(w tate. nil
All Carpets at Cost.
All our carpet stock is now offered
at New York cost. All wool 50, 53,
5, 58 and 60 cents a yard. Mixed
carpets 43, 45 and 48 cents a yard at
Swindell's.
SPEVIAI, NOTICES.
The traveling pub'ic are reminded
that they can save money by stop
ping at the Moseley House. d30 6t
For.Rent.
My residence, on the corner of
Blount s'reei and Oakdale Avenue.
There is a i acre lot, and house with
eight rooms, with servants' bouse and
ot her necessary out houses. Apply to
Jones & Powell.
L. L Nash.
dec 2-tf.
NO MAN
can he happy with his face all
scraped and sore from
SHAVING
No man c sha well with a sor
ry razor, 1 lie n -ml is to call and
buy
A GOOD RAZOR.
We offer razors that are ROod;we
have just received a large stock.
Our name i? stamped on the razor,
and every one is
WARRANTED.
AZORS very light weight.
nifuium weight,
AZORS heavy weight.
JOur razor with name
RALEIGH
etched on it, is finest can be manu
factured. FBQMAS B. BH1GGS SONS,
RALEIGH, N. C.
1891.
1892.
Millinery
Boarders wanted at the Moseley
House.
For Sale.
I he lease of two lots on the Saun
dors' property, corner Boylan and
Tuck er streets.
Terms easy. Apply to
Wm. J launders.
Real Estate & Gen. Agt
dec 18 ICt 426, Saunders St.
The Moseley House is central, neat,
convenient and pleasant. de30 6t
Norris' Dry Goods Store
Stylish Dress Goods.
Just received a large invoice of now
and styli h dress goods, among them
may be seen some of the latest and
richest productions of the European
markets. High class novelties in
woolen effects, fancy silks, velvets,
(Sec, with a magnificent line of dress
trimmings to match. Narrow silks
and jet gimps, &c, at lower prices
than ever quoted ou same quality of
goods.
Norris' Drx Goods St ire.
Fall and Winter.
The latest novelties and best styles
in HATS AN n BONNETS now readv
FOR THE TRADE
Hair Goods Stamped Linens, Em
broidery materials, Wools, Zephyrs
end Yarns of all kio.de.
Orders from a distance will receive
prompt attention.
1
Mm EM
209 FAYETTEVILLE ST.
ap9tf
Dry Goods, Notions, &e.
W.HJR S.TUCRERICO.
1892.
Rooms furnished at the Moseley
House.
Ice Fish-Oysters.
Ice in any quantity, also fresh fish
daily, at my cellar J'o. 223, 8. Wil
mington Street, Fresh Norfolk Oys
ters received dily. Orders filled
promptly. T. E Sorrbll. je8 tf
NOTICE.
HAVING this day qualified as the Execu
tor of the late Isaac V" , Hutchins, this
is to give notice to creditors to present their
claims to me for payment on or before the
22nd day of December 1892, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All per
sons indebted to the estate will please pay
without further demand.
CflAS. W. BEVER8,
Executor of Isaac VV. Hutchins,
deceased.
dec 21-6w
Last Cb.ris.tmas it seemed as if our busi
ness could not get much larger, but it in
creases every year, and this year it is greater
than ever.
It is very certain there are good reasons
lying back of all this enlargement.
You '-an reason them out yourself.
Wdbegto say t.iat our preparations fcr
t ie coming Spring's biuiness are nearly com
plete, and eve y effort will be brought forth
to make the years business much larger than
ever.
W. H. S S. Tflclw A Co,
123 and 125 Fdyt'acvillcgtreet,